Danny Boy performed by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra with Sir James Galway Audience

The audience in the University Concert Hall, Limerick spontaneously joining Sir James Galway and the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gavin Maloney, in a performance of Danny Boy on midsummer s night. The Bill Whelan Gala was a celebration of the Limerickborn composer to mark Limerick City of Culture 2014 and included the new RTE lyric fm commission Linen Lace written by Bill Whelan for flute and orchestra. The concert was broadcast and webcast live on RTE lyric